bumped into Synonyms
bumped into Meaning
bumped into
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority, to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticeable position, a swelling of tissue, the act or an instance of bumping (see bump entry 2 sense 4) the ball with the forearms, to proceed in an up and down motion across a rough surface, an increase in amount, baby bump, a cranial protuberance, a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time, to move (someone or something) to a different level, position, rank, etc., a swelling of tissue (as from a blow), a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt, a sudden rise or uneven area in a road surface likely to jolt a passing vehicle, to encounter especially by chance, to strike or knock (something, such as a body part) with sudden force or violence, a rounded lump, demotion, to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve), to hit and move or dislodge (someone or something), a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface, an action of thrusting the hips forward with an abrupt suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease act) compare grind entry 2 sense 4, to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance, to strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt, a forceful blow, shock, or jolt, to strike or knock against something with force or violence, to play or listen to (recorded music and especially rap), to move along unevenly
bumped into Sentence Examples
- I bumped into an old friend at the grocery store, and we had a delightful conversation.
- While walking down the street, she accidentally bumped into a stranger, sending their coffee sprawling.
- The car bumped into the parked vehicle, causing minor damage to both fenders.
- The runaway dog bumped into a lamppost, breaking it into several pieces.
- In the crowded hallway, I bumped into my boss, who gave me a stern look.
- The toddler bumped into the coffee table, knocking it over and spilling its contents.
- During the soccer game, one player bumped into another, resulting in a penalty kick.
- The hiker bumped into a tree while trekking through the dense forest.
- As I navigated the busy sidewalk, I bumped into a group of tourists and apologized profusely.
- The bicycle bumped into a curb, sending the rider tumbling over the handlebars.
FAQs About the word bumped into
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority, to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticea
met, ran into,encountered, ran across, happened (upon), confronted, chanced (upon), crossed paths (with), stumbled (upon), ran upon
avoided, ducked, shook, escaped, dodged,evaded, shunned, eluded,
I bumped into an old friend at the grocery store, and we had a delightful conversation.
While walking down the street, she accidentally bumped into a stranger, sending their coffee sprawling.
The car bumped into the parked vehicle, causing minor damage to both fenders.
The runaway dog bumped into a lamppost, breaking it into several pieces.
